The Army chief said that in the past two years, the Forces have hit back hard at Pakistan, causing maximum damage as infiltration attempts remained high. "Pakistan should mend its ways or we'll continue to hit back," he said.

He made it clear that recordings of operations to furnish evidence is not always possible as primary aim to is carry out the task at hand. "We don't bother about gathering evidence and priority is carrying out the operation.

Commanders are told any video recording should only be done if it does not jeopardise the operation," he said.

General Rawat clarified this while responding to a question whether the Army has been under pressure to provide evidence of the 2016 Surgical Strike.

In a freewheeling interview, General Rawat spoke on counter terror operations in Kashmir, India's Pakistan policy, Army restructuring, the need for modern technology among other issues pressing the Forces.

When asked whether he will join politics after retirement, he said he is not cut out for it. "I speak my mind and this does not help in politics."